SELECTING THE RIGHT LABEL
Selecting the right label material is necessary in order to meet specific usage requirements. Among the
most popular types of labels are standard paper, premium paper, polyolefin synthetic, polypropylene
synthetic, gloss and matte polyester synthetic and polyimide synthetic. The chart below contains the
various label material, printing mechanism and features for each type.
|
Label |
Material Type |
Printing Mechanism |
Features |
|
Standard |
Paper |
Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal |
Standard, bright white smooth paper stock and economically priced. |
|
Premium |
Paper |
Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal |
Specially coated, premium, bright white, ultra smooth paper face stock. |
|
Polyolefin |
Synthetic |
Thermal Transfer |
This label withstands temperatures up to 200 degrees F and 6 months outdoors. This label also provides minimal resistance to scratching and smearing. |
|
Polypropylene |
Synthetic |
Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal |
White matte face stock that offers flexibility for curved surfaces. This label is resistant to scratching and smearing, withstanding temperatures up to 300 degrees F. |
|
Gloss & Matte Polyester |
Synthetic |
Thermal Transfer |
Matte polyester face stock has
good resistance with smears
and scratches, excellent
resistance to harsh chemicals.
This label also withstands 300
degrees F and up to 3 days
outdoors. |
|
Polyimide |
Synthetic |
Thermal Transfer |
This label is designed for hightemperature environments up to 500 degrees F. Gloss and matte options available. |
